This has been the most closely fought election for four decades. Despite the fact that the electorate has become phlegmatic with politics, the next government is likely to be a rainbow of colours; potentially leaving the UK with a triumvirate. All of the parties have launched their manifestos for the electorate to pore over when deciding who to put their cross next to when they cast their votes on the 7th of May. Felix Parker-Smith, Public Affairs Executive at the BSIA, has a look at the various manifesto pledges.

The latest British Retail Consortium annual report on crime makes worrying reading.  Retailers are suffering from an epidemic of fraud and theft, both from staff and the public.  The increase in criminal gangs targeting higher value items in greater volume is further aggravating the dire situation.  
Just as retailers look forward to the best trading conditions in years, can anything be done to push back the rising tide of crime?

Sam Orbaum, Body Armour Engineer at SafeGuard Armour discusses the importance of utilising the correct type of body armour protection for front line workers within the UK security industry.

Patrick Dealtry, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association’s Lone Worker Section, discusses changes within the lone worker market as well as organisational best practice when it comes to putting effective safeguards in place to ensure the safety of those working in isolation.

Faraz Nasir, Risk Analyst at G4S Risk Consulting – a member of the British Security Industry Association’s Specialist Services Section - gives a comprehensive overview of the aviation industry’s current climate.